VML & Ogilvy | Creative Director (Open X), Japan

WPP
Japan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Presentation","Creative thinking"]

Lead the creative direction and strategic storytelling for Open X in Japan within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team. Drive innovative concepts from brief to execution, partnering with WPP Creative & Design, Open platforms and regional teams to deliver high-impact branding and campaign work that resonates in a competitive market.

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VML & Ogilvy | Creative Director (Open X), Japan

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Job Summary

Lead the creative direction and strategic storytelling for Open X in Japan within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team. Drive innovative concepts from brief to execution, partnering with WPP Creative & Design, Open platforms and regional teams to deliver high-impact branding and campaign work that resonates in a competitive market.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the creative vision for Open X initiatives in Japan, aligning with client briefs and business goals.
  • •Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team to produce concept development, design direction, and production oversight.
  • •Collaborate with clients, strategy, and technology partners to deliver integrated campaigns that leverage WPP Open platform capabilities.
  • •Present concepts and results to stakeholders, iterating based on feedback and performance metrics.
  • •Ensure high-quality delivery, on-brand execution, and timely delivery across multiple campaigns.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience leading creative direction for global brands and multi-market campaigns.
  • •Ability to translate client briefs into compelling creative concepts and strategies.
  • •Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (account management, production, strategy, data/tech).
  • •Proven track record of delivering high-quality campaigns in Japan or APAC markets.
  • •A compelling portfolio demonstrating leadership in branding, design, and integrated campaigns.
Experience:AdvertisingBrandingMarketing
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPresentationCreative thinking
Languages:EnglishJapanese

Company Brief

WPP
Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971
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